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Jimmy Burch has covered professional golf for the Star-Telegram since 1991. He’s received state and national honors for his writing but fills his own scorecard with more bogeys than birdies when he hits the local links.

April 08, 2014

Scott, McIlroy installed as Masters co-favorites

For the first time in ages, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson heads into Masters week as the betting favorite to claim the green jacket in Augusta, Ga. Instead, the co-favorites heading into Thursday’s opening round, based on odds released today by Bovada Sports Book (www.Bovada.lv), are defending champ Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy.

Both Scott and McIlroy received 10/1 odds from the website, with Mickelson a 12/1 choice. Woods, because of recent back surgery, will not compete in the 2014 Masters.

Below is a breakdown of individual odds for each of the competitors in the Masters field. Also: some odds regarding the likely first-round leader and other tournament-related issues: